Los Angeles - February 07, 2010

Here's the Plan

What to Do This Week

Some arty chatter, a double feature, new grubbing, and a whole lotta romance.

EAT
Dish Bistro & Bar
What: Chef Job Carder’s Mediterranean-inspired menu takes a nod from the slow-food movement, featuring breads, pastas, and sausages all made in-house and from scratch.
Why: Taking local to a whole new level.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-11 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 53 E. Union St., b/t N. Raymond & N. Fair Oaks Aves., Pasadena (626-795-5546).

BUY
Faire Frou Frou Lingerie Sale
What: Studio City-based boutique slashes prices on lacy undies, robes, negligees, and other unmentionables.
Why: Nothing beats a sale with sex appeal.
When: Thru Feb. 14.
Where: Online at fairefroufrou.com.

HEAR
MOCA Art Talk
What: Laura Owens discusses her fantastical paintings currently on view at the museum.
Why: How ’bout a little art with your Thursday.
When: Thurs., 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., at First St., Downtown (213-621-1745).

Fitz & the Tantrums
What: The L.A.-based rockers take their stylish pop-meets-soul sound to The Echo.
Why: Awkward hipster dancing guaranteed.
When: Fri., 8:30 p.m.
Where: 1822 W. Sunset Blvd, b/t N. Glendale Blvd. & Lemoyne St., Echo Park (213-413-8200). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

SEE
Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Sabrina
What: The Aero Theatre hosts a double feature of Audrey Hepburn classics on the eve of V-Day.
Why: The feel-good movies of the year (’61 and ’54, respectively).
When: Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1328 Montana Ave., b/t 14th & Euclid Sts., Santa Monica (310-260-1528). Tickets online at fandango.com.

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Photo: Courtesy of Dish Bistro & Bar